Asked by Ginger Oxendine on May 03, 2024

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The flowering plants and gymnosperms differ from other plants by ____.

A) possession of vascular tissue
B) presence of nonmotile gametes
C) presence of two types of spores
D) dominance by the diploid generation
E) production of seeds

Gymnosperms

A group of seed-producing plants that includes conifers, cycads, ginkgo, and gnetophytes, characterized by seeds that are not enclosed by an ovary or fruit.

Flowering Plants

Plants that produce flowers as their reproductive structures; members of the angiosperm lineage.

Diploid Generation

The phase in the life cycle of a plant or algae that has a double set of chromosomes, typical of the sporophyte generation.

  • Identify the key differences among major classifications of plants, including gymnosperms, angiosperms, and bryophytes, centered on traits like seed presence and other distinctive attributes.
  • Explain the role and features of vascular tissue in plants.
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Zybrea KnightMay 04, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
Flowering plants (angiosperms) and gymnosperms are the only plants that produce seeds, which is not seen in other plant groups. Seeds provide protection to the embryo and allow for dispersal of offspring. This is a key characteristic that sets these two groups apart from other non-seed producing plants.